Grgich Hills Estate, Napa Valley (California) Zinfandel 2019

 This Zinfandel is a breath of fresh air.  Unlike the Zins of a decade ago, this one is not dark or inky on the pour but an elegant medium ruby.  On the nose, typical aromas of strawberry jam and sweet cherry come through, but even on the nose, the heightened acidity of the wine is detectable.  These jammy notes carry through on the palate, where they are met with a kiss of vanilla, fine-grained tannins, and a moderate 14.5% alcohol.  As the aromas alluded to, the acidity is indeed lifted and fresh.  This wine showcases well what Zinfandel can do when approached with finesse.